Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $15.33 | 11.363% | $17.0719 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 10.780% | $88.0258 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $118.38 | 10.193% | $130.4465 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #4 | $187.68 | 11.188% | $208.6776 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #5 | $205.76 | 13.796% | $234.1466 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
Purchase #6 | $58.85 | 13.120% | $66.5711 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
Purchase #7 | $231.42 | 3.166% | $238.7468 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.88 | $983.6863 | $983.70 | $983.70 | $983.60 |